Critical Thinking Questions Worksheet: Part 1 Test

Critical thinking lesson 6: Part 1 test: ask good questions · Set 129 · 40 questions

Thinking tip (Ask first, then think): Find the skill in the question: thinking habits, question words, open or closed, clear or unclear, or claim and reason. Use that lesson’s tip — how do you know; who / when / where / why / how; yes-no or not; what detail is missing; is there a real reason? Read every option before you choose.

1. 1.True or false: “How could we make the class library better?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the friend who helped (b) the person in charge (c) the person who called (d) the hour the shop opens
3. 3.💡 Real reason or not: “the road is closed”? (a) a real reason (b) not a real reason
4. 4.🔁 A new fact shows that your answer was wrong. A good thinker… (a) gets angry (b) argues anyway (c) hides the fact (d) changes their mind
5. 5.🥗 Kabir says, “Fruit is good for you.” Which reason supports this best? (a) it is round (b) I like the shop (c) it is colourful (d) it has vitamins
6. 6.💡 Riya says, “We should have a class garden.” What is the best question to ask her? (a) “Can I go?” (b) “Is it Monday?” (c) “Who are you?” (d) “Why do you think so?”
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the method to grow beans (b) the day of the trip (c) the steps to make tea (d) the steps to tie a knot
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “Is it break time?” (b) “Why is this so dull?” (c) “Can I go home now?” (d) “Which page, please?”
9. 9.True or false: “Bring the things for the class.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Mangoes are my favourite fruit because they are sweet and juicy.” (a) a claim with a reason (b) a claim with no reason
11. 11.🔓 Open or closed: “Why do leaves fall?”? (a) closed (b) open
12. 12.True or false: “Our team should practise passing. I said so.” is a claim with no reason. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) copies what all do (b) decides in a hurry (c) believes every rumour (d) asks good questions
14. 14.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careful thinking. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a closed question? (a) “Why do we yawn?” (b) “How do fish breathe?” (c) “Are you ten?” (d) “Why do leaves fall?”
16. 16.Which of these is found with a “who” question? (a) the room of the meeting (b) the author of a book (c) the hour the shop opens (d) the method to grow beans
17. 17.True or false: “Why do we yawn?” is a closed question. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Your teacher has just given a task. Which of these is a clarifying question? (a) “Can I go home now?” (b) “Can we skip it?” (c) “Who cares, anyway?” (d) “What time, exactly?”
19. 19.📣 A classmate says the school will be shut all next week. What should you do first? (a) believe it at once (b) plan a holiday (c) check with the school (d) tell everyone
20. 20.🔦 Which question teaches you the most about a new machine? (a) “Is it new?” (b) “Do you have it?” (c) “Is it big?” (d) “How does it work?”
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) changes mind with proof (b) decides in a hurry (c) ignores the facts (d) copies what all do
22. 22.🔍 Does this question help clarify a task: “Can you show me one?”? (a) does not clarify (b) helps clarify
23. 23.💡 Real reason or not: “it saves water”? (a) not a real reason (b) a real reason
24. 24.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who copies what all do? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
25. 25.🧠 What does critical thinking mean? (a) thinking very fast (b) criticising people (c) clear, fair thinking (d) believing all you hear
26. 26.True or false: “because I said so” is not a real reason. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.💡 A claim with a reason, or with no reason? “Our team should practise passing, since we lost the ball 20 times.” (a) a claim with no reason (b) a claim with a reason
28. 28.🔓 Open or closed question? “Is today Monday?” (a) an open question (b) a closed question
29. 29.🎒 Which is a good reason to pack your school bag at night? (a) my friend does it (b) mornings are rushed (c) bags like the dark (d) just because
30. 30.True or false: “Who says so? Let me check before I believe it.” shows careless thinking. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who checks the facts first? (a) not critical thinking (b) critical thinker
32. 32.❓ Which question word helps you find out the year it was built? (a) why (b) where (c) who (d) when
33. 33.🗣️ Which word often comes just before a reason? (a) but (b) maybe (c) because (d) or
34. 34.🧠 Critical thinker or not: someone who ignores the facts? (a) critical thinker (b) not critical thinking
35. 35.🧠 Careful or careless thinking? “Why did the plant die? Let me look for the reason.” (a) careful thinking (b) careless thinking
36. 36.True or false: “The match is at the town ground on Sunday at 8 AM.” is clear — you can act on it. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “the person who called” is found with a “who” question. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🏫 The notice says, “Bring the form soon.” What detail is missing? (a) the colour of ink (b) your best friend (c) the school name (d) the exact date
39. 39.True or false: “the date of the exam” is found with a “when” question. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “Did you go on the trip?” is a closed question. (a) False (b) True

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